Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ordered a STI Eagle 5" 40 with a bushing barrel and it should be here today This is my first post but I have been reading a lot of the post on mags, favorite loads and accessories. There is a lot of good information here and a lot of my questions have already been answered,but I am sure there will be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV man Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Congratulations on the new blaster. I really like both my STIs and have a blast driving them because they have power steering and power brakes. What kind of shooting do you do? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 First, welcome to the BE Forums. As you've already discovered, there is a wealth of knowledge shared here and some very nice people to boot. Congratulations on your new STI. As a welcoming gift for new members, we offer a free break in service for any new gun purchased by you. Please PM me for the address to send it to. Enjoy your new blaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ordered a STI Eagle 5" 40 with a bushing barrel and it should be here today This is my first post but I have been reading a lot of the post on mags, favorite loads and accessories. There is a lot of good information here and a lot of my questions have already been answered,but I am sure there will be more. Thanks, I will get pics as soon as I get it home. I have been shooting Glocks for a while and like them (all six) but I have a good friend who is a BIG 1911 fan and has been trying to convert me for a long time so I am going to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Congratulations on the new blaster. I really like both my STIs and have a blast driving them because they have power steering and power brakes. What kind of shooting do you do? Bill Bill, I have been shooting USPSA for a while and just started to shoot IDPA. I retired to Tennesse from Michigan and there seems to be more IDPA shooters in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 First, welcome to the BE Forums. As you've already discovered, there is a wealth of knowledge shared here and some very nice people to boot. Congratulations on your new STI. As a welcoming gift for new members, we offer a free break in service for any new gun purchased by you. Please PM me for the address to send it to. Enjoy your new blaster! Thanks I will keep that in mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Congratulations on the new blaster. I really like both my STIs and have a blast driving them because they have power steering and power brakes. What kind of shooting do you do? Bill Bill, I have been shooting USPSA for a while and just started to shoot IDPA. I retired to Tennesse from Michigan and there seems to be more IDPA shooters in this area. I should have added I shoot Production and SSP most of the time but now will try Limited 10 ,Limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911jerry Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ordered a STI Eagle 5" 40 with a bushing barrel and it should be here today This is my first post but I have been reading a lot of the post on mags, favorite loads and accessories. There is a lot of good information here and a lot of my questions have already been answered,but I am sure there will be more. Thanks, I will get pics as soon as I get it home. I have been shooting Glocks for a while and like them (all six) but I have a good friend who is a BIG 1911 fan and has been trying to convert me for a long time so I am going to give it a try. Remember..... that little lever thing on the side is a thumb safety..... not found on a Glock. It took me awhile to remember to use it when gripping the gun. I suppose you will be shooting limited? Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ordered a STI Eagle 5" 40 with a bushing barrel and it should be here today This is my first post but I have been reading a lot of the post on mags, favorite loads and accessories. There is a lot of good information here and a lot of my questions have already been answered,but I am sure there will be more. Thanks, I will get pics as soon as I get it home. I have been shooting Glocks for a while and like them (all six) but I have a good friend who is a BIG 1911 fan and has been trying to convert me for a long time so I am going to give it a try. Remember..... that little lever thing on the side is a thumb safety..... not found on a Glock. It took me awhile to remember to use it when gripping the gun. I suppose you will be shooting limited? Jerry when trying to use a 1911, I would forget the thumb safety or not fully depress the grip safety then have to figure out which one it was while the clock keeps running Glocks do have there good points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket35 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) Welcome to the forums and to the world of fine firearms. The Edge was my first STI and now STI is all I own! Enjoy Edited December 22, 2008 by Rocket35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71Commander Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I ordered a STI Eagle 5" 40 with a bushing barrel and it should be here today This is my first post but I have been reading a lot of the post on mags, favorite loads and accessories. There is a lot of good information here and a lot of my questions have already been answered,but I am sure there will be more. Thanks, I will get pics as soon as I get it home. I have been shooting Glocks for a while and like them (all six) but I have a good friend who is a BIG 1911 fan and has been trying to convert me for a long time so I am going to give it a try. Hummmm! Who would that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV man Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Well BG, you picked the right toy to shoot both games. I used a 9mm Eagle to shoot ESP so I had to buy a TruBor in order to shoot USPSA. Yes, I had to. Your Eagle will be awesome at both games and you will find a very short learning curve. Good luck Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 quote name='AustinMike' date='Dec 22 2008, 08:58 AM' post='878752'] Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! I picked it up this afternoon I will try to post pics tommrow ! it needs to be cleaned first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the dark side. Glad it got there today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabby Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congratulations on the new STI! Now the addiction begins: trigger job, sights, different finish ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congratulations on the new STI! Now the addiction begins: trigger job, sights, different finish ... Ya got that right! A.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congrats. You are gonna love 2011's I guarantee it will only be the first of many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congratulations on the new STI! Now the addiction begins: trigger job, sights, different finish ... Ya got that right! A.T. I think your right I didn't even have it cleaned and I was on line looking at magwells,base pads and holsters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! I shot 100 rounds of 180gr factory ammo today Rem & WWB , I used 7 new mags and had 3 FTF that only required a light bump on the back of the slide. I don't think that is to bad for the first time out. Time to work up a new load I am going to try to post some pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Burtchell Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! I shot 100 rounds of 180gr factory ammo today Rem & WWB , I used 7 new mags and had 3 FTF that only required a light bump on the back of the slide. I don't think that is to bad for the first time out. Time to work up a new load I am going to try to post some pics... Might try AOL's between 1.180 and 1.20 most 40 S&W 2011's will feed that length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankyrick Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! I shot 100 rounds of 180gr factory ammo today Rem & WWB , I used 7 new mags and had 3 FTF that only required a light bump on the back of the slide. I don't think that is to bad for the first time out. Time to work up a new load I am going to try to post some pics... Might try AOL's between 1.180 and 1.20 most 40 S&W 2011's will feed that length. Nice looking blaster and that is a really nice looking display platform. I recently bought a 2011 after shooting Glocks for sometime. I still like Glocks for carry and production but man that 2011 is a fine shooting platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Gun Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 Post some pictures or we won't believe you! Congratulations! I shot 100 rounds of 180gr factory ammo today Rem & WWB , I used 7 new mags and had 3 FTF that only required a light bump on the back of the slide. I don't think that is to bad for the first time out. Time to work up a new load I am going to try to post some pics... Might try AOL's between 1.180 and 1.20 most 40 S&W 2011's will feed that length. Nice looking blaster and that is a really nice looking display platform. I recently bought a 2011 after shooting Glocks for sometime. I still like Glocks for carry and production but man that 2011 is a fine shooting platform. Thanks! the stand is homemade, I want to get some N-320 and work on a load for limited major pf using zero 180gr JHP it seems ot be a popular powder for the 40S&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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